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I wish I could donate but RC has banned me for a natural elevated hep c test count. Never spent time in prison or anything crazy but because two donations in a row were high they pitched my blood and said don't come back. I wish they could have given me the blood back.It frustrates me that I am healthy and I want to donate because I know how valuable it is and I can't help.

Yes, my company has the "Blood Vessel" come to work. A big buss set up just for donations. Even though I hate needles and most of the time almost pass out, I do it because I feel I should. It's painless and quick as the people that do it are very good. For me it's just a phobia I have to deal with.

dave_from_cbc-Have you had any discussions about reinstating weekend hours for the Lawrence location? I donate pretty frequently, but I've got a Wednesday morning free during which to do it. Some folks who may otherwise donate probably don't have time during regular business hours on weekdays. How about some Saturday hours?

I use to - not anymore now that I'm older. I need all the blood I can keep at this stage. Last time I had blood drawn I got so dizzy it really frigthened me to the point that I won't ever do that again.

I have donated blood, but after going to the interior of Mexico several times in the early to mid 2000s, I was told I couldn't give blood.Now, my question is, what the heck is floating around in central Mexico that may taint my blood?

I have donated over a hundred times and will continue to do so. Whether it's the Red Cross or our own Community Blood Center, I hope those who can, will. It is very important. One pint is usually divided up three ways. So just one donation has a major impact on three indiduals who appreciate what you've done.

I was rejected due to blood pressure. Although I was asked by a close friend if I would when she went in for surgery and it worked out. That was many years ago and with meds for diabetes I don't think I could along with the high bp.

I work for the Community Blood Center. Thanks to everyone who donates or who has ever donated. Donating blood is an easy way to save someone's life.--was relieved, for a minute, I thought you were from the :Canadian Broadcasting Corporation! you know, trying to get a foot in the door down here! [note, ref recent stories about found feet.]I used to, and it helped me with my own needle phobia. can't now and it is a shame as i have really unusual blood, AB positive. can't because of health/meds I am on.topekan, that is not discriminatory. AIDS/HIV doesn't show up for months in testing, after contracting it. they also turn down iv drug users, same reason.

Topekan7 - The Red Cross does not prohibit men who've ever had sex with another man from donating blood. It's the Federal Drug Administration who prohibits it. And they govern every thing Red Cross and Community Blood Center does. However, in fairness to the FDA, it's their only way of guaranteeing a safe blood supply to the recipients. Many other people aren't allowed to donate either for one reason or another.

oh py,I'm simply referring to their carefully considered standards. of course women get it. and worst affect is black women. however, the chances of HIV transmission for male-male sex are far greater than male female sex.